Medical Assistance (Medicaid) plans for people with disabilities
UCare offers two health plans for people who are age 18 – 64 with certified disabilities.
UCare Connect
UCare Connect (Special Needs BasicCare) is for people who qualify for Medical Assistance.
Eligibility
Enroll in UCare Connect if you:
- Have a certified disability or are actively receiving services through the Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver
- Are at least age 18 and under age 65
- Have Medical Assistance
- May or may not be enrolled in Medicare and Part D coverage through another health plan
- Live in the UCare Connect service area*
UCare Connect + Medicare
UCare Connect + Medicare (Special Needs BasicCare) (HMO D-SNP) is for people who want to combine their Medical Assistance and Medicare under one plan.
Eligibility
Enroll in UCare Connect + Medicare if you:
- Have a certified disability or are actively receiving services through the Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver
- Are at least age 18 and under age 65
- Have Medical Assistance and Medicare Part A and Part B
- Live in the UCare Connect + Medicare service area*
*Eligibility varies by county. Contact a UCare representative to learn more.
Transitioning to adulthood
Are you a youth with a disability trying to figure out health care as you become an adult? UCare can help.
